CCW expired today, so it's day 1 of not CCwing. For the past year, I would say I CCW'd about 97% of the time.
Pros of not CCWing
More comfortable physically
No need worry about government property lines. I often go on GIS or OPUS to look them up prior to my trips when visiting a new building/property
Cons
I'm up shit creek if there's an active shooter
I'm up shit creek if a criminal threatens my life with a weapon
I'm no longer my own first responder
Wasted money on the Shield Plus, holsters, mags, RDS, etc...as it's sitting in the safe
I posted this before, but I chose not to renew my CCW because of the changes. I felt that I would get told to re-do the submission, which means I waste 5 hours in line and money for the class. I rather wait it out. I know 1 guy who was the only one to submit his renewal in early December. His CCW XP's the same day as mine and he hasn't gotten it yet. Not sure on the status, but as of 2 days ago, no contact from HPD.